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This book is an indispensable guide on how to get into and survive a pre-registration nursing course. With an immensely readable style, this book inspires and encourages students to complete their course and become a nurse. Covering a wide range of topics it helps students to, make the most of

This book is an indispensable guide on how to get into and survive a pre-registration nursing course. With an immensely readable style, this book inspires and encourages students to complete their course and become a nurse. Covering a wide range of topics it helps students to, make the most of clinical placements, make drug dosage calculations and administer medication, write assignments, avoid plagiarism, cope with stress, create a portfolio, reflect on practice, understand nursing models, theories and philosophies, understand medical terminology and nursing jargon, and, deal with legal and ethical issues. This unique book will be useful to those of any age considering a career in nursing, with or without previous experience in healthcare. It helps students to understand exactly what tutors and mentors expect from them and helps to plan for and cope with the inevitable stresses and frustrations. 'the student nurse handbook' is an essential companion to the pre-registration nursing course.